Consumer confidence remains low


Many unemployed graduates are out there looking for jobs, and while some are choosy and bidding their time to find the right job, others also end up floundering at the interview stage. Posed pic of Amir Clyde and Tse Ling

PETALING JAYA: The consumer confidence index (CCI) has declined for the fifth consecutive quarter since its all-time high after the 14th General Election, as more Malaysians remain apprehensive about job prospects.

At 107 points, Malaysia fell just outside the top 10 most optimistic countries, placing 11th on the index, according to Nielsen.

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